Tonya’s Bio

I have close to 20 years experience in the childcare field. This experience includes babysitting as a teenager and through college, various positions in daycare setting gaining experience with all ages, and four years as a nanny. I've aquired my most recent experience in childcare as a licensed foster parent caring one on one for theraputic foster children.

Experience

Age Specific Experience

25 years of paid child care experience with:

First year

Toddlers (1 to 3 years)

Preschooler (3 to 5 years)

Grade School (6 to 11 years)

Pre-teen/Teenagers (12 years and over)

More than 10 years of infant care experience

Infant Care:

Instruction (proper swaddling, feeding, changing, bathing)

Assist with setting a routine

Overnight care

Mother's helper

Occasional care

Special Needs Experience

Age groups: Infant, Toddler, YouthHas own special needs childYears of Experience: More than 10 years

Special Needs Care Experience

Cognitive Disabilities

Physical Disabilities

Social/Emotional

Special Needs Conditional Experience

Asperger's Syndrome

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Autism

Down Syndrome

Special Needs Services Experience

Administering Medication

Assistance With Transportation

Bathing

Positive Behavioral Support

Sign Language

Availability & Job Preferences

Availability Duration

Permanent (1 to 2 years)

Permanent (2 or more years)

Summer Position

Job Duration

Will consider either a part time or full time position

Available to start on 4/16/2015

Availability

My availability is valid through 7/15/15

Open (all day, everyday)

Skills & Abilities

Homework Help:

Checking answers

Studying for a test

Proofreading

Additional Services:

Meal Preparation

Laundry

Light Housekeeping

Swimming Supervision

Crafts

Potty Training

Willing to run errands as needed

Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling